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Atlanta police are investigating a shooting in the Rosa L. Burney Park area. Multiple people were shot Sunday evening when gunfire was exchanged at a ball game, according to Deputy Chief Charles Hampton. (Photo: Ben Hendren for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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BREAKING: 2nd victim dies in Atlanta park shooting; child in critical condition

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Rudy Giuliani speaks to supporters from The Ellipse near the White House on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Standing by and watching is lawyer John Eastman. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images/TNS)

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Courtroom showdowns on deck for Fulton Trump probe

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Democratic U.S. Senate candidates Jon Ossoff, right, and Raphael Warnock of Georgia wave to supporters during a rally on Nov. 15, 2020, in Marietta, Georgia. (Jessica McGowan/Getty Images/TNS)

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The Jolt: How Ga.’s Senate runoffs made Democrats’ climate, health and tax bill happen

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A group of protestors gathers outside the Atlanta mayor's office pushing for the closure of the Atlanta city jail on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (Photo by J.D. Capelouto)

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Inside City Hall: Old public safety debates revived over jails, nightlife

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Georgia entertainment industry caught in crossfire over abortion, guns

Entertainment industry workers say calls to leave Georgia over conservative abortion, gun policies is counterproductive

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Georgia Milestones: How metro school districts scored during COVID-19

The results on standardized tests for Georgia’s 2021-22 school year show a decline in performance during the pandemic.

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1 dead, 1 injured in shooting after argument at Clayton County home

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Students first: DeKalb school leaders want to rebuild trust this year

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North Point Mall redevelopment plan gets preliminary approval

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Girl, 4, dies after gun found in car fires while on I-85; mom charged

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2 North Georgia men charged with sexually exploiting young victims

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Nation & State

Albuquerque police seek car in killings of 4 Muslim men

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Efforts to feed Beluga whale in France's Seine fail so far

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Kemp, Walker rally against federal climate and tax bill in Georgia

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US official says Solomon Islands leader 'missed opportunity'

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EPA action boosts grassroots momentum to reduce toxic ‘forever chemicals’

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Analysis: Israeli PM's Gaza gamble seems to have paid off

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Woman injured by polar bear on Norway’s Svalbard Islands

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Hungary fines Ryanair over raising prices to cope with tax

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Politics

Republican Senate canididate Herschel Walker speaks to supporters during a campaign stop, Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Ellijay, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, Pool)

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The fans enjoy the music of Black Pumas at Music Midtown on Sunday night, September 19, 2021, in Piedmont Park. (Photo: Ryan Fleisher for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Abrams wants Music Midtown’s end to resonate with voters

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Josh Brice (right), a Gainesville resident, meets Herschel Walker (middle), while Fletcher Law (right), a Gainesville resident, waits in line during a meet and greet event on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Longstreet Cafe in Gainesville, Georgia. Fox & Friends broadcasted live from the restaurant during which co-host Brian Kilmeade interviewed Walker. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

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Kemp, Walker rally against federal climate and tax bill in Georgia5h ago

Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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Senate approves spending bill, with votes from Warnock and Ossoff

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A bill before Congress is estimated to save taxpayers $288 million over 10 years by allowing Medicare to negotiate with drug companies in a few instances over the price it pays for drugs. (Dreamstime/TNS)

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Misleading pharma ads on Medicare target Georgia senator, voters

FILE - Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams talks to the media during Georgia's primary election on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Atlanta. Abrams announced housing proposals on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 that she says will improve affordability, reduce homelessness, and make it easier for longtime residents to remain in gentrifying neighborhoods. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

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Abrams sees Kansas abortion vote as new hope for Georgia Democrats

The Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. (Dreamstime/TNS)

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Georgia tax collections up again in July as spending and income rise

U.S. District Court Judge Steven D. Grimberg during a virtual court hearing regarding DeKalb County's sewer consent decree. SCREENSHOT

Federal judge rules PSC election ‘unlawfully dilutes’ Black voting power

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Neighborhoods

DeKalb Schools interim Superintendent Vasanne Tinsley talks to seventh grade student Layla Murray and her brother Jackson at Wadsworth Magnet School's open house on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022. (Natrice Miller/natrice.miller@ajc.com)

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First-grade student Josiel Cartagena walks with his mother Natasha Cruz on Aug. 3 for the first day of classes at Anderson Elementary School in Clayton County. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Clayton County asking parents for patience in school bus delays

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A Texas developer’s more detailed plan for the proposed $500 million redevelopment of North Point Mall into mixed-use was met with approval from the Alpharetta Planning Commission Thursday.

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North Point Mall redevelopment plan gets preliminary approval

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Fans of Rick Springfield and Men at Work wear rain gear as they await an Aug. 6 outdoor concert in Stockbridge. The event was canceled midway through the concert because of lightning and rain. (Photo: Leon Stafford / AJC)

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Lightning, rain halt Stockbridge ‘80s icons concert midway through

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A ribbon is cut during the dorm dedication of Black-Diallo-Miller Hall. Photo courtesy of University of Georgia

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New dorm at University of Georgia honors trailblazing Black graduates

This aerial photo shows construction of the I-285 interchange at Ga. 400 in Sandy Springs in May. The state plans to open new westbound I-285 exit lanes to Ga. 400 on Monday. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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New I-285 lanes at Ga. 400 open Monday

DeKalb Schools interim Superintendent Vasanne Tinsley poses for a portrait at Wadsworth Magnet School on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022. (Natrice Miller/natrice.miller@ajc.com)

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Q&A: DeKalb interim superintendent on academics, facilities, security

Teacher Emily Broich reads aloud to her kids and their mothers at B.B. Harris Elementary school in Duluth Friday May 13, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

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Gwinnett investing in early learning to see benefits in kindergarten

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Investigations

The Atlanta VA Medical Center installed anti-climbing fences on its parking decks in 2016. The $850,000 project was in response to a pair of incidents where suicidal veterans threatened to jump, but were talked down. BRAD SCHRADE/ BSCHRADE@AJC.COM

VA watchdog investigates psych ward breakdowns at Atlanta hospital

Fulton County residents use electronic voting machines to cast their ballots on the floor of State Farm Arena during early voting in Georgia in October 2020. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

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Georgia election security chief splits time with second state job

Heber Zapata, a 28-year-old engineer from Mexico, entered the country on a visa meant for white-collar professionals but ended up working as a line assembly worker. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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‘A total lie’: Mexican engineers say they were misled into manual labor in Ga. factories

Gazi Kodzo, leader of the Black Hammer organization, leads protestors in chants against CNN Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022 in front of the CNN building in Atlanta. Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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The Georgia economic development office touted $4.4 billion in direct TV and film production spending in Georgia for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, including sequels for "Black Panther," "Creed" and "Shazam!" PUBLICITY PHOTOS

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A rider hangs on during the ranch bronc riding event during the Bill Pickett Rodeo at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers on Saturday, August 6, 2022. The rodeo, which celebrates Black cowboys and cowgirls, saw its metro Atlanta two-day stop sell out. (Photo: Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

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Bill Pickett Rodeo corrals sell-out crowds in metro Atlanta

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The main house on the Andalusia property where Flannery O’Connor resided with her mother.

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Tyler Perry paid Cicely Tyson $1 million for one day of work in 2007 to honor her

The industrial-chic Milwaukee Public Market is a main destination located in the Historic Third Ward neighborhood. The market's founders drew inspiration for the development from the Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington, envisioning a space that would support smaller, local businesses. Typical food offerings include bakery items, meats, produce, seafood, soup, cheese, spices, wine, coffee and candies. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

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Greg Street is taking over for Kenny Burns in the afternoon spot at V-103. RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com

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Greg Street takes Kenny Burns’ afternoon spot at V-103

Sports

Mill Creek defensive back Caleb Downs (right) celebrates his interception with linebacker R.J. Smith in the first half of a game at Collins Hill in Suwanee. (Jason Getz/Special)

Preseason all-state: Caleb Downs, elite linemen headline 7A class

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Best players by position: Offensive line filled with Division I talent

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Former Riverwood coach Robert Edwards is now at Washington County. (JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

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Robert Edwards, Joe Sturdivant among 15 new coaches in Class 2A

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Fitzgerald head coach Tucker Pruitt pumps the crowd up in the final minutes of his GHSA class AA championship game Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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4 Questions with Fitzgerald head coach Tucker Pruitt

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Eagle's Landing Christian Academy players hold up the trophy after beating Wesleyan High School during the Class A private state title football championship game at Georgia State Stadium Friday, December 13, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

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List: Class 2A adding 27 teams, losing 21 others

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Braves starting pitcher Max Fried adjusts his cap while facing the Mets on Saturday in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

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Braves reliever Raisel Iglesias catches a ball from first baseman Matt Olson during the eighth inning against the Mets on Sunday in New York. The Mets won 5-2. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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Five things we learned in a renewed Braves-Mets rivalry

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Braves pitcher Spencer Strider delivers Sunday against the Mets in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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‘We did not play well’: Braves drop four of five to Mets in New York

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